A Twice Crowned Queen: Anne Of Brittany (1906) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166519070)

""A Twice Crowned Queen: Anne Of Brittany"" is a historical biography that was first published in 1906. The book tells the story of Anne of Brittany, who was a prominent figure in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Anne was the daughter of the Duke of Brittany and became queen of France twice, first through her marriage to Charles VIII and then through her marriage to Louis XII. The author, Constance De La Warr, provides a detailed account of Anne's life and her role in the political and cultural landscape of France during her reign. The book explores Anne's upbringing, her marriages, her patronage of the arts, and her efforts to protect the independence of Brittany. Throughout the book, De La Warr draws on primary sources such as letters and documents to provide a richly textured portrait of Anne and the world in which she lived. She also examines the broader historical context of Anne's reign, including the Hundred Years' War, the Italian Wars, and the rise of the Renaissance. Overall, ""A Twice Crowned Queen: Anne Of Brittany"" is a compelling and informative biography that sheds light on an important figure in French history. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Europe, the role of women in politics, or the cultural and artistic developments of the Renaissance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Constance De La Warr
ISBN-10: 1166519074
ISBN-13: 9781166519070
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 252
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d